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Trotter works out for Eagles, again
Posted on 28. Sep, 2009 by Mike.
Jeremiah Trotter, who worked out for the Eagles last week, has conducted another workout for the team today. Many were unsure as to if Trotter had any tread left on the tires, but he must have impressed Andy Reid and the staff in order to earn another workout.
I am unsure if Trotter can [...]
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Bye week interview coming up this week
Posted on 28. Sep, 2009 by Mike.
I will be conducting an interview with Scott Tunstall, the owner of InsideTheIggles.com this week. I will be asking him various questions and we will be evaluating the team up to this point in the season.
If you have any questions you’d like me to ask Scott, please list them in the comments section. [...]
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Give credit to the offensive line
Posted on 28. Sep, 2009 by Mike.
You don’t see these guys in any of the stats, but they are truly the ones who set up all the stats. Kevin Kolb couldn’t have thrown for 300 yards if he didn’t have solid blocking up front. DeSean Jackson and Brent Celek couldn’t have had 100 yards receiving if the line didn’t [...]
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Eagles shine against the Chiefs
Posted on 28. Sep, 2009 by Mike.
The Eagles needed to go out Sunday and get an impressive win, and that is what they did. They looked good on both sides of the ball and Kevin Kolb was able to lead the team to a win. In doing so, Kolb became the first quarterback in NFL history to throw for [...]
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Why Michael Vick should not start Sunday
Posted on 26. Sep, 2009 by Mike.
Sunday is the first regular season game that Michael Vick will be allowed to play and we will finally get to see him on the field. However, he will not be the starting quarterback. I’m sure we’ve all heard about his interview and how he expected to return to the NFL and be [...]
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Chiefs impact players banged up
Posted on 26. Sep, 2009 by Mike.
We all know that the Eagles have had their fair share of injuries this year and it is getting to be quite annoying. However, it seems as though the Chiefs have some injuries to some key players as well. Looking at yesterdays injury report LB Derrick Johnson, QB Matt Cassel, and WR Dwayne [...]
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Andy Reid speaks to the media
Posted on 25. Sep, 2009 by Mike.
Andy Reid spoke to the media today for the last time before the game Sunday with the Chiefs. He spoke on a variety of different topics including the health of many players. Below are the key notes from his press conference.
Injuries
Todd Herremans – Out
Dimitri Patterson – Out
Quintin Demps – Doubtful
Donovan McNabb [...]
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Friday Five Pack – Week Three
Posted on 25. Sep, 2009 by Mike.
Welcome to our Week Three edition of the Friday Five Pack. The Eagles are coming off a bad loss and are looking to go into the bye week with a record above the .500 mark. There are a lot of different stories going into this game and it has made for an interesting [...]
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Vick in “top physical condition”
Posted on 24. Sep, 2009 by Mike.
It comes as no surprise, but Marty Mornhinweg has confirmed today that Michael Vick will see playing time on the field Sunday against the Chiefs.
Mornhinweg spoke with the media today and addressed many questions about Sunday, mostly regarding Vick. He was quoted as saying that Vick is in “top physical condition” and hinted that [...]
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Week Three Preview: Kansas City Chiefs
Posted on 24. Sep, 2009 by Mike.
Coming in with a 1-1 record, this is a very important game for the Eagles. They have an early bye week this year (which may be a good thing), so this game will determine whether the Eagles go into the bye above or below the .500 mark. Kevin Kolb will make his second [...]
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Michael Vick article makes ESPN front page
Posted on 23. Sep, 2009 by Mike.
Howard Bryant of ESPN has written an article on the return of Michael Vick that is now being featured on the site’s front page.
The story talks about how Vick will finally get to return to the field in a regular season game for the first time since he spent his time in prison. Those [...]
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Will Kevin Kolb bounce back this week?
Posted on 23. Sep, 2009 by Mike.
Kevin Kolb put up some big passing numbers last week against the Saints but also had some key mistakes that hurt the team. I’m sure he spent a lot of time watching film this week and will make sure not to make these mistakes again. The defense didn’t show that it can hold [...]
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Jordan Norwood signs to practice squad
Posted on 22. Sep, 2009 by Mike.
As mentioned earlier, Jordan Norwood visited the Eagles to conduct a workout today. A spot opened up on the practice squad after Danny Amendola signed a 2-year deal with the St. Louis Rams. We have received word that Norwood had a successful workout and has signed with the Eagles.
Norwood spend some time in [...]
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Eagles lose Danny Amendola
Posted on 22. Sep, 2009 by Mike.
The Eagles have lost practice squad wide receiver Danny Amendola who agreed to a 2-year contract with the St. Louis Rams today. He had a strong preseason and showed that he is a solid receiver who can also return punts. Many hoped the Wes Welker like receiver would make the team but the [...]
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Are we seeing the wildcat too much?
Posted on 22. Sep, 2009 by Mike.
The Eagles integrated the wildcat formation into their offense much more than in Week One. DeSean Jackson was able to take direct snaps and try to make plays with the ball in his hands. He obviously showed how he can be a threat in the open field during Week One on special teams [...]
